Mel Gibson recalled turning down the roles of James Bond and Maximus in 'Gladiator' for very different reasons, during a discussion at MegaCon 2025 ...

Oscar-winning actor and director Mel Gibson has revealed that he was originally offered the lead role in Ridley Scott’s historical epic Gladiator, but ultimately had to turn it down due to a ...

Mel Gibson recalled turning down the part of James ... as well as Maximus in Gladiator – with Russell Crowe eventually stepping in. ‘Of course you go back and you think, “Man, I wish I ...

Mel Gibson has admitted that he did get offered ... 1980s James Bond and 2000’s Gladiator. When asked about the missed-out projects, the Mad Max actor admitted that he does regret turning ...

While it’s not much of a stretch to see how Mel Gibson might appreciate the work of Ridley ... Despite having a new Scott film to appreciate this year with “Gladiator II,” Gibson isn’t feeling great ...

Gibson also revealed during his discussion at MegaCon 2025 how Sean Connery inspired him to turn down the 007 role Mel Gibson is reflecting ... and Maximus in 2000's Gladiator.